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n. - Spindle-shaped bacterial cell especially one swollen at the center by an endospore.

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  • It is some kind of bacteria known ‘clostridium ljungdahlii’.
  • We already use Flagyl for bacterial vaginosis, a drug which is effective against clostridium.
  • Use of gastric acid-suppressive agents and the risk of community acquired clostridium difficile-associated disease.
  • If you learn that your suitemate is infected with clostridium difficile, “holler until they move you,” says McGiffert..
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